Product Manager - Valve (Viega - 125+ Years German MNC - Plumbing)

• Job Title - Product Manager (Valve) APME
• Region - APME (Asia Pacific & Middle East & Australia)
• Work Location - Ahmedabad, Sanand
• Qualification - Bachelors degree in engineering & MBA preferred
• Experience - 8 - 12 years of relevant experience
• Company - Viega

Role Purpose Drive product strategy execution and lifecycle management for assigned categories. Identify market needs and translate into product initiatives. Support product launches and sales enablement. Act as a bridge between regional markets and global product teams.

This position operates as an Individual Contributor role with no direct people management responsibility.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Product category sales growth
• Margin achievement vs target
• New product launch effectiveness
• Forecast accuracy and inventory health
• Specification wins and product adoption
• Product training coverage

Principal Accountabilities- Product & Category Management

• Execute category plans aligned with global strategy
• Support lifecycle management
• Ensure pricing and positioning consistency

Product Launch & Execution

• Support new product launches
• Coordinate with global teams
• Track post-launch performance

Market Intelligence & Insights

• Conduct market research and benchmarking
• Identify gaps and opportunities
• Gather voice of customer insights

Sales & Customer Support

• Provide technical support and presentations
• Support consultant engagement
• Assist in project-level positioning

Marketing & Trade Support

• Develop product collateral
• Support campaigns and events
• Create application-based content

Global Coordination & NPD Support

• Coordinate with global teams
• Support business cases
• Assist in certifications and compliance

Training & Capability Building

• Deliver product training
• Develop training materials

Planning & Operations

• Support forecasting and planning
• Monitor inventory
• Track performance and suggest actions

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Technical understanding
• Communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency